The following article is an opinion piece by Hard Times contributor Mike Howland. We’re the first band on this show. I’m not so presumptuous as…
HOUSTON — D.R.I.’s legendary “Skanker Man” was sidelined with a torn ACL following an injury brought on by decades of touring and the wear-and-tear of life…
NEW YORK — Legendary KISS frontman Gene Simmons had some tough love for the Misfits following Riot Fest’s announcement that the original lineup of the…
DENVER — Local punk couple Deanna and Paul Melun believe their 15-month-old son’s terrible taste in music is directly linked to the vaccinations their child received,…
HARTFORD, Conn. — Linda Westchester set out on a mission recently to determine once and for all whether her only child is a “rebellious punk…
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Steel City Bruisers, a local hardcore crew and newcomers to the world of organized dance, upset the heavily favored competition at…
RICHMOND, VA – Local punk John “Skeez” McGillivary was startled early Sunday morning to find his best friend, his beloved German Shepherd mix, Darby, unresponsive under…
CLEVELAND, Ohio. – Multiple sources confirm Wesley Sandwater, owner of Sandwich Promotions and credited with single-handedly resurrecting the Cleveland underground music scene, has been secretly…
NEW YORK – An aging Andrew W.K. declined a Facebook invite to an ‘80s-themed dance party in Australia early Monday morning, citing a need to…
DETROIT – A straight edge hardcore show in Midtown attracted a bizarre audience last night, which promoters attributed to an 18+ restriction brought about by…
LANSING, MI — BREAKING: A circus elephant has broken free from his cage at the Dark Carnival, a fictional world detailed in a series of…
AKRON, OH – Seeking to lower their carbon footprint, long-running hardcore venue The Riot Club plans to harness the energy of dancing angry men and…
WORCESTER, MA – After two decades, countless tours, and a handful of trips around the world, Massachusetts hardcore staple Bane has decided to call it…
NEW YORK – Vinnie Stigma of the legendary New York hardcore band Agnostic Front has reached out to Nick Jonas after his disastrous attempt at…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Parenthood is a thrilling, rewarding, and often terrifying experience — especially for first-time fathers. But local punk and new dad Tom Jorgensen…